hip

gable

ridge

eaves

(i) and (iii)

(i) and (iv)

(ii) and (iii)

(ii) and (iv)

2.5 m

3.5 m

4.5 m

5.5 m

there is no horizontal tie beam

there is a horizontal tie at the feet of rafters only

there is a horizontal tie at almost the middle of rafters only

there are two horizontal ties, one at the feet and other at the middle of the rafters

to support the frame work of the roof

to receive the ends of principal rafter

to prevent the walls from spreading outward

to prevent the tie beam from sagging at its centre